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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 268.70 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 268.70 and 82.81 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 268.70 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/268.70 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 268.70 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 22,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251.05/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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